Forest School sessions

New Forest School Sessions Starting Soon!

We’re thrilled to announce that St George’s will soon be offering Forest School sessions for our preschool groups again!

Forest School is an inspiring learning experience that originated in Scandinavia. Its ethos is to give children the time and freedom to develop skills, explore their interests, and deepen their understanding through hands-on activities in a natural environment. The sessions will encourage children to take ownership of their learning, make decisions, and take safe risks while developing self-awareness and responsibility toward others and the world around them.

Each session will follow a structured plan, but children will also have time to explore freely — whether it’s playing in the mud kitchen, watering the allotment, or getting creative with some painting.

For example, in a previous session, the children made bug hotels and were excited to discover what creatures might move in over the coming weeks. They also learned about fire safety through interactive discussions and enjoyed toasting marshmallows around the fire. The session wrapped up with a story and a chance for the children to share their favourite moments from the day.